President Bush will reverse himself in New Year?
December 29th 2007 18:47
President George W. Bush. Hard to argue that he has been anything but the worst president - if not in American history (my feeling) at least in the modern era. But in his weekly radio address he said he would resolve to do some things differently in the coming year. The last year of his dismal presidency, thankfully!
"My resolution for the New Year is this: to work with Congress to keep our economy growing, to keep your tax burden low, and to ensure that the money you send to Washington is spent wisely - or not at all." Congratulations, Mr. Bush, you are going to work with Congress. And keep taxes low for average Americans. And end wasteful spending like, say, no-bid contracts to Halliburton or energy deals for Iraqi oil going to Texas billionaires. There are even rumors you think some action needs to be taken to combat global warming! Good boy, George!
But of course, Mr. Bush is even less likely to keep his resolutions than the millions of Americans who will pledge to lose weight. To Bush, "working with Congress" means they do what he tells them. "Keeping your tax burden low" applies to his treasured top few, the wealthy who need relief the least. And his pledging to ensure money spent by his Administration is "spent wisely" is the biggest laugher of all.
Bush focused on the economy, apparently becoming aware that his policies are pushing it into a recession. He didn't address international issues, staying away from the crisis in Pakistan or his "war" in Iraq. Mr. Bush seems to feel that soothing words from him will convince Americans that all is rosy and to just stop worrying and go shopping. Personally, I think it is a little sad, how Americans react to economic news.
First, if anyone was willing to listen, sound voices have been saying for years that the great free-for-all of rampant deficit spending, tax give-aways to the rich, a rapidly declining dollar, rising consumer debt, and a fire-sale mortgage market were a recipe for disaster. Still, many kept their heads in the sand, and Mr. Bush is encouraging them to keep it that way.
Second, I am saddened that immediate pocketbook issues always move to the front when they trend downward. So many chose to ignore the attacks on American freedoms, the incompetency and inaction, the wholly inept actions internationally, and the overall dangerous nature of the Bush leadership. When their personal economic outlook catches up with his idiocy, then they are ready to abandon him. The writing has been on the wall for years, people!
What Americans need to do is to completely reject the neo-con agenda. Completely and convincingly. Run 'em all out, and give progressives a shot. If I'm wrong doesn't help America dramatically, I'll shut up and let conservatives run things. Of course, I know better.
"My resolution for the New Year is this: to work with Congress to keep our economy growing, to keep your tax burden low, and to ensure that the money you send to Washington is spent wisely - or not at all." Congratulations, Mr. Bush, you are going to work with Congress. And keep taxes low for average Americans. And end wasteful spending like, say, no-bid contracts to Halliburton or energy deals for Iraqi oil going to Texas billionaires. There are even rumors you think some action needs to be taken to combat global warming! Good boy, George!
But of course, Mr. Bush is even less likely to keep his resolutions than the millions of Americans who will pledge to lose weight. To Bush, "working with Congress" means they do what he tells them. "Keeping your tax burden low" applies to his treasured top few, the wealthy who need relief the least. And his pledging to ensure money spent by his Administration is "spent wisely" is the biggest laugher of all.
Bush focused on the economy, apparently becoming aware that his policies are pushing it into a recession. He didn't address international issues, staying away from the crisis in Pakistan or his "war" in Iraq. Mr. Bush seems to feel that soothing words from him will convince Americans that all is rosy and to just stop worrying and go shopping. Personally, I think it is a little sad, how Americans react to economic news.
First, if anyone was willing to listen, sound voices have been saying for years that the great free-for-all of rampant deficit spending, tax give-aways to the rich, a rapidly declining dollar, rising consumer debt, and a fire-sale mortgage market were a recipe for disaster. Still, many kept their heads in the sand, and Mr. Bush is encouraging them to keep it that way.
Second, I am saddened that immediate pocketbook issues always move to the front when they trend downward. So many chose to ignore the attacks on American freedoms, the incompetency and inaction, the wholly inept actions internationally, and the overall dangerous nature of the Bush leadership. When their personal economic outlook catches up with his idiocy, then they are ready to abandon him. The writing has been on the wall for years, people!
What Americans need to do is to completely reject the neo-con agenda. Completely and convincingly. Run 'em all out, and give progressives a shot. If I'm wrong doesn't help America dramatically, I'll shut up and let conservatives run things. Of course, I know better.
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